What is another word for truculently?

Pronunciation: [tɹˈʌkjʊləntli] (IPA)

Truculently is an adjective that characterizes individuals or behavior as aggressively savage or cruel. Some common synonyms for truculently include ferociously, brutally, savagely, fiercely, and menacingly. Other synonyms for truculently include ruthlessly, belligerently, combatively, and pugnaciously. Each of these words connotes a level of aggression that can be seen as hostile or threatening. Other synonyms that are less intense but still have a degree of hostility include argumentatively, confrontationally, defiantly, and provocatively. Regardless of the synonym used, truculently suggests a certain degree of violence or animosity towards others.

What are the hypernyms for Truculently?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Truculently

Tommy wrangled with his editor, disputed truculently with the good-tempered Luli, assumed a mien of impertinent defiance towards his more urgent creditors, and snapped at Betty, who snapped back, and then they would stammer rude and unpleasant comments on each other for a minute or two-it took them longer to quarrel than it takes people who can fling their remarks unhaltingly straight from the lips-until one or other was ashamed and said: 'D-dry up.
"The Furnace"
Rose Macaulay
This time the voice from the bench rasped truculently, forgetting its suavity.
"The Tempering"
Charles Neville Buck
"We gotta get it out of the road," Flynn said, walking truculently up to the leech.
"The Leech"
Phillips Barbee

Related words: truculent conference, truculent old man, truculent monkey, truculent birds, truculent woman, truculent way of life, truculent person, truculently

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